
Bellbrook Football Alumni Association’s Gridiron Greats induction to be held this month
BELLBROOK, Ohio — Bellbrook Football Alumni Association (BFAA) will open the 2023 campaign on Sat., Jul. 29, with its annual Football Alumni Season Kick-Off Dinner and Golden Eagle Gridiron Greats induction event, at Sugar Valley Golf Club.

Festivities (cash bar, dinner and inductions) begin at 6pm. The guest speaker is former Bellbrook High School (BHS) Football Coach Bob Brigatti.
BFAA generates funds for the football program, to aid in the purchase of equipment and other needs.

Over the years BFAA has provided funds to upgrade practice equipment, purchase video apparatus (for practices and games), and cover costs for player awards and meals.

This year BFAA will induct its seventh class of Gridiron Greats, which includes:
- Bryan Baird (2011 graduate): Three-time All-SWBL (Southwestern Buckeye League) selection on the defensive line had 40 tackles-for-loss his last three years at BHS. Played in 44 career games at Bowling Green, where he went to four bowls, played in three Mid-American Conference (MAC) title games and won two MAC titles.
- Chris Dearth (2001): Three-time All-SWBL selection was a two-way starter (offensive and defensive line) on 1999’s 10-0 team. Went to University of Dayton, where he lettered four times, was a three-year starter on the defensive line and a team captain. Was a three-time All-Pioneer Football League (PFL) selection and helped the Flyers win two PFL titles.
- Alex Fryman (2015): SWBL Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year in 2014, when he starred at quarterback and linebacker. Threw for 3,105 yards, rushed for 716 yards, accounted for 32 touchdowns and made 163 tackles as a junior and senior.
- Tim Gallagher (1987): Shined at linebacker during some lean years. Holds the program’s second (160 in 1985) and third (159 in 1986) single-season tackle totals. Also decorated wrestler.
- Bob Kosins (Coach): Long-time supporter of and contributor to the Bellbrook football program. Coached and impacted lives at all levels: youth, middle school and high school.
- BHS began playing football in 1964.

Gridiron Greats Inducted to Date
- Bryan Baird (2011 graduate)
- Chris Baker (head coach)
- Kevin Basinger (head coach)
- Neal Blank (1998)
- Bill Chrisovergis (2000)
- Chad Clemens (2005)
- Luke Clemens (2000)
- Nathan Clemens (2003)
- Chris Dearth (2001)
- Eric Dearth (1999)
- Tim Driver (1992)
- Tony Ernst (1991)
- Eric Frantz (1994)
- Alex Fryman (2014)
- Craig Fryman (1976)
- Tim Gallagher (1987)
- John Greenhorn (1968)
- Matt Henkener (1977)
- Bob Kosins (assistant coach)
- Chuck Longnecker (1982)
- Eric Noble (1992)
- Jack O’Dell (2003)
- Joe Rush (head coach)
- Stacey Russell (1981)
- Austin Spitler (2004)
- Daryl Stanley (1971)
- Don Tharpe (1992)
- Matt Timmons (1971)
- Jason Tincher (1989)
- Jeff VonHandorf (1991)
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